Tasting Notes for Asani

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2012 Anton Iby Blaufränkisch Classic Mittelburgenland (view label images)

5/16/2019 - Asani wrote:

85 points

Impressive balance

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2012 Cap Royal Bordeaux Supérieur Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/23/2017 - Asani wrote:

85 points

Fruity but smooth. Medium body. Settles well.

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1999 Clos Malverne Cape Blend Cabernet Sauvignon Pinotage Stellenbosch Pinotage Blend, Pinotage (view label images)

5/11/2017 - Asani wrote:

91 points

Wonderfully smoky full bodied pinotage. Merlot Cabernet blend.

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2014 Laberinto Sauvignon Blanc Maule Valley (view label images)

4/16/2016 - Asani wrote:

89 points

Light and refreshing.

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2014 Ten Sisters Sauvignon Blanc Single Vineyard Marlborough (view label images)

4/12/2016 - Asani wrote:

This was actually 2014. Refreshing but not sophisticated. Needs another year.

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2012 Château Loumède Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

4/12/2016 - Asani wrote:

90 points

Superbly balanced with complex favors. Cherry, wood. Balanced acidity. Medium bodied.

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2010 Errazuriz Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve Aconcagua Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/14/2015 - Asani wrote:

84 points

It smells like prune, oak, clove, walnut, plum, red currant, mineral and alcohol/hot.

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2009 Hacienda Urbión Rioja Crianza Vendimia Tempranillo (view label images)

12/20/2014 - Asani wrote:

81 points

A little rough. Smoothed with decanting.

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2012 Chakana Malbec Estate Selection Lujan de Cuyo (view label images)

9/26/2014 - Asani wrote:

88 points

Lacks subtlety but goes well with meats. Heavy tasting, fruity, not a long finish.

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2007 Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico San Marcellino Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

9/26/2014 - Asani wrote:

92 points

Full bodied wine with long lingering finish. Complex mix of fruits with earthy tastes.

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2006 Tenute Sella Lessona Nebbiolo Blend, Nebbiolo (view label images)

8/22/2014 - Asani wrote:

Fresh fruity but light.

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2008 Bodegas Diamandes Diamandes de Uco Grande Reserve Malbec-Cabernet Valle de Uco Malbec Blend, Malbec (view label images)

2/15/2014 - Asani wrote:

Liked the 2nd bottle as much as the first.

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2010 Errazuriz Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve Aconcagua Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

2/7/2014 - Asani wrote:

81 points

Deep red color. Cherry blueberry pepper. Aromatic.

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2010 Errazuriz Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve Aconcagua Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

2/7/2014 - Asani wrote:

Deep red color. Firm texture. Aromatic. Cherry blueberry pepper.

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2011 Bodega Renacer Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva Punto Final Mendoza (view label images)

2/4/2014 - Asani wrote:

81 points

Actually should be a riserva foe valley del maipo.

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2012 Chakana Malbec Lujan de Cuyo (view label images)

2/1/2014 - Asani wrote:

90 points

Bargain at this price ($20-&26). Blend of Malbec, Cabernet and Syrah. Big bodied yet refined texture. Velvet color. Tastes of plum and raspberry with a hint of oak.

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2008 Bodegas Diamandes Diamandes de Uco Grande Reserve Malbec-Cabernet Valle de Uco Malbec Blend, Malbec (view label images)

1/25/2014 - Asani wrote:

91 points

75% Malbec and 25% Syrah. Ripe spicy fruity taste. Medium bodied. Dense texture.

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2010 Château Haut Maginet Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/30/2013 - Asani wrote:

82 points

Fruity medium bodies wine. Ripe and smooth with a warm texture.

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2009 Tenute Rubino Salento IGT Negroamaro

11/24/2013 - Asani wrote:

84 points

Drank 2010. Still young.

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2009 Bodegas y Viñedos del Jalón Calatayud Las Pizarras Garnacha, Grenache (view label images)

11/16/2013 - Asani wrote:

84 points

Drink quickly as wine won't open up any more after initial sips. Young and simple but good value for money. Brittle tarty taste. Not much body. Not fruity.

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N.V. Gonzalez-Byass Palomino Fino Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Tío Pepe (Muy Seco-Extra Dry) (view label images)

11/1/2013 - Asani wrote:

86 points

Clear liquid. Clean dry taste. Green apple, tarty to start, with a smooth finish.

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2010 Terrapura Cabernet Sauvignon Central Valley (view label images)

10/27/2013 - Asani wrote:

85 points

Really opened up after decanting. Smooth finish. Taste of ripe berry.

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2010 Pico Maccario Piemonte Barbera Berró Piemonte DOC (view label images)

10/22/2013 - Asani wrote:

81 points

Young tarty wine with little texture. Tastes much better after decanting for a prolonged period.

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2010 Ernesto Catena Bonarda Tahuan Mendoza (view label images)

10/18/2013 - Asani wrote:

Medium to full bodied. Fruity. Heavy on the tongue. Opens up on decanting.

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2010 Cousiño-Macul Cabernet Sauvignon Antiguas Reservas Maipo Valley (view label images)

9/20/2013 - Asani wrote:

84 points

Rather mild for a Cabernet. Slightly acidic and mildly fruity with a leathery taste. Needs to decant for a while.

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2009 Doña Paula Malbec Shiraz Lujan de Cuyo Malbec Blend, Malbec

9/15/2013 - Asani wrote:

89 points

Sweet and mildly fruity in the mouth, which comes from the Malbec. The spicy peppery taste comes from the Syrah.

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1991 Dominus Estate Napanook Vineyard Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

9/10/2013 - Asani wrote:

95 points

Balanced smooth finish. Less fruity compared to typical Napa wine. Leaves a lingering after taste long after its gone from the palate.

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1998 Domaine des Perdrix Nuits St. Georges Pinot Noir (view label images)

9/9/2013 - Asani wrote:

95 points

Complex wine with smooth taste. Metallic. Oak, cherry, and a touch of something sweet.

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2011 Zorzal Malbec Terroir Unico Tupungato (view label images)

8/4/2013 - Asani wrote:

90 points

Excellent body. Low acidity. Tastes full but smooth.

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2011 Viña Cono Sur Merlot Central Valley (view label images)

9/21/2012 - Asani wrote:

Ripe cherry taste

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2011 Aurelia Cellars Merlot California (view label images)

9/15/2012 - Asani wrote:

Takes a while to open up. Hard to pick up a distinguishable taste. Pleasant enough for pizza.

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2011 Argiolas Vermentino di Sardegna Costamolino (view label images)

9/15/2012 - Asani wrote:

Bright acidic taste. Lemon green color. Intensely fruity. Goes well with white meat and strong fish.

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2011 Chalkstone Vineyards Pinot Gris Paso Robles (view label images)

9/8/2012 - Asani wrote:

Fruity with some spice. Goes well with heavy pasta and fish.

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2011 Domaines Ott Côtes de Provence Rosé Château de Selle Rosé Blend (view label images)

8/11/2012 - Asani wrote:

81 points

Nice balanced taste. Not too sweet.

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2010 Iron Rock Sauvignon Blanc California (view label images)

7/28/2012 - Asani wrote:

Chardonnay mixed in. Fruity with hint of grass.

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2010 Fincas Don Martino Sémillon Old Vine Lujan de Cuyo (view label images)

7/21/2012 - Asani wrote:

81 points

Medium body. Slight acidity. Medium fruity.

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2011 La Foret des Dames Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc (view label images)

7/1/2012 - Asani wrote:

86 points

Lacks the punch of a good Sancerre. Lacks depth and complexity. But then this is a young wine and the price is reasonable.

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2008 Willow Springs Chardonnay California (view label images)

6/15/2012 - Asani wrote:

Apple pear tropical fruit butter melon citrus spice

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2008 Long Street Winery Sauvignon Blanc California (view label images)

6/11/2012 - Asani wrote:

Acidic and sharp. Simple taste.

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2011 Matchmaker Pinot Grigio San Luis Obispo County (view label images)

6/6/2012 - Asani wrote:

75 points

Good balance. Melon pear minerals citrus hint of spice

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2011 Mayfield Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County (view label images)

6/5/2012 - Asani wrote:

78 points

Good for young wine. Slightly fruity cherry currant mint hint of vanilla

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2010 Bodegas Borsao El Burro Kickass Campo de Borja Garnacha, Grenache (view label images)

5/26/2012 - Asani wrote:

fruity. Blackberry raspberry plums. Warm spice. Takes time to decant.

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2011 La Foret des Dames Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc (view label images)

5/25/2012 - Asani wrote:

Good balance. Not too acidic or fruity.

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2009 Berço do Infante Vinho Regional Lisboa Reserva Red Blend (view label images)

5/18/2012 - Asani wrote:

78 points

Light, decant a long time. Berry. Oak. Little leather.

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2008 Palestra Douro Red Blend (view label images)

4/28/2012 - Asani wrote:

87 points

Fruity but smooth.

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2004 Domaine de la Pertuisane Côtes Catalanes Vieilles Vignes Grenache Blend, Grenache (view label images)

4/28/2012 - Asani wrote:

Slow opening wine. Full taste, somewhat heavy metallic taste initially but settles down nicely after decanting.

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2010 Domaine Brusset Ventoux Les Boudalles Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

4/11/2012 - Asani wrote:

85 points

Mild taste. Light. Not at all fruity. Smooth. Slight acidity.

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2004 Domaine du Gour de Chaulé Gigondas Cuvée Tradition Grenache Blend, Grenache (view label images)

3/17/2012 - Asani wrote:

Good. Smooth. Fruity with slight acid.

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2009 Casa Azul Malbec Famatina Valley

3/10/2012 - Asani wrote:

79 points

Flat taste. Lacked body. Hard to discern tastes.

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2009 Vignobles Mayard Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau de ma Mère Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

2/17/2012 - Asani wrote:

94 points

Outstanding balance. Slightly fruity. Great finish. Breathes well.

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